Four More Bad Ideas that Will Keep You from Moving Forward I built up such a head of steam last week that I needed to get a few more more rants off my chest. Today I talk about some more of the wrongheaded notions we have about business and success, and my suggestions for new ways of thinking to replace them. Because stupid ideas can keep you out … [Read more...] about The Lies We Tell Ourselves About Business, Part 2
The Lies We Tell Ourselves About Business, Part 1
Three Wrongheaded Ideas that Will Keep You from Moving ForwardFor a capitalist culture, we sure do have a lot of dopey ideas about business.In this session, I talk about three lies our culture tells about what it takes to run a successful business — and some smarter, more productive truths you can swap them with. This session is intended for any … [Read more...] about The Lies We Tell Ourselves About Business, Part 1
The 5 Lies of Entrepreneurship
I was past 40 before it occurred to me that I could really be an entrepreneur. Even the word always seemed to carry so much stress. Mortgaging your house to make payroll. (And then having the company die anyway.) Dumping an unfair workload onto your spouse. Broken promises to your kids. … [Read more...] about The 5 Lies of Entrepreneurship
The Spooky Secret to Designing Your Perfect Business
Recently on the Remarkable Marketing Blueprint* forum, some folks were saying nice things about the space I’d created. And I have to admit -- I love it there. The members are generous and supportive, everyone is working their tails off and making progress like crazy. It’s exhilarating and warm and fuzzy all at the same time. But here’s the … [Read more...] about The Spooky Secret to Designing Your Perfect Business